Top Eastern China Gondola Cruises

Travel to Shanghai’s outskirts to visit traditional Qibao and the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao. Take in Zhujiajiao, which sits next to the Dianpu River. Stroll over stone bridges and past old buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, then take a sightseeing cruise on a traditional wooden boat. After lunch, continue to Qibao, an ancient town which features historic buildings, a pretty canal and small lanes filled with interesting shops. Your tour includes private guide and transportation, entrance tickets, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Hit Shanghai’s most impressive sights in a single, action-packed excursion during this full-day trip—perfect for first-timers. Explore both traditional and modern sides to the fast-paced city during a gondola ride over the centuries-old waterways of Zhujiajiao. You’ll also be treated to sky-high city views from a 100th story tower, and enjoy a scenic walk along colonial-era houses in the cutting-edge Bund district.

Save time on this combination tour of Shanghai and the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao on the outskirts of the city. In the company of just your party and a private guide, travel to Zhujiajiao for a boat ride and tea tasting, before returning to Shanghai city to explore some off-the-beaten-path places missed by most visitors.

Visit the water town of Zhouzhuang — known as the 'Venice of the East’ — and admire its Ming and Qing dynasty architecture on visits to two grand historic residences and a scenic gondola cruise along its waterways. On this 5-hour tour, your guide takes you through the vast old Zhang House and Shen House. Admire the picturesque courtyards, arcades and rooms in the stately homes. The town combines other-worldly landscapes and stunning architecture, making it one of China’s top destinations and an easy trip from Shanghai.

Enjoy a relaxing day in Zhujiajjiao ancient water village with your private guide who knows all the hidden gems , take a boat riding, visit a private garden owned by local. Enjoy tea drinking at riverside tea house.

Spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai and visit the traditional water village of Tongli. Discover the countryside of China and learn about the culture of the southern Yangtze River regions as you enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the canals. Sit down to a delicious and authentic lunch at a local establishment and enjoy a tea tasting along riverside before heading back to the city.

Visit the Tongli and Xitang water towns during this full-day private tour from Shanghai. Explore the old alleyways, buildings, cobblestoned streets, and canals in each town. Enjoy a wooden boat ride down one of the canals and sit down to a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. End the tour with a walk along the canals just as night falls and the lights come on and twinkle across the water.

Explore the many sides of Shanghai on this full-day private tour that includes a trip to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town on the outskirts of the city. In Shanghai, see sights around downtown, and learn about the city's culture, history, architecture, and local life from a private guide. Lunch is included.

The winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens of Suzhou earned the city its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Tour Suzhou's must-see sites and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on this private full-day tour, which includes transportation on a bullet train (or opt for private car and driver,) a customizable itinerary, and optional upgrades to include lunch and entrance fees.

Enjoy a full day excursion to one of the best-preserved ancient water town Nanxun, located in Huzhou city Zhejiang province. With about 750 years history, this town boasts both the traditional ancient residences as well as the unique western style buildings from few centuries ago. Explore different charming attractions in the town to appreciate its culture, history and custom with your local guide. Upgrade the tour with a delightful local lunch and relaxing gondola ride along the ancient canal. Exclusive private tour ensures a more flexible and personal experience.

Explore the water town of Zhujiajiao and Shanghai highlights on this private 8-hour tour. Travel to Zhujiajiao, an ancient town of canals and Ming- and Qing-dynasty buildings, and enjoy a gondola ride. After a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner (optional), experience your favorite city attractions or activities based on your time frame, such as The Bund, Yu Garden Bazaar, Jade Buddha Temple, Huangpu river cruise and etc.. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Shanghai included.

Experience Shanghai’s landmarks and the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao on this all-day excursion. After a convenient cruise port pickup, explore Zhujiajiao’s twisty alleys and historic landmarks with an informative local guide. Enjoy a delicious, authentic lunch and marvel at the region’s picturesque scenery during a canal boat ride. Return to Shanghai and visit popular attractions like Old Town, Jade Buddha Temple, and The Bund.

Enjoy the exclusive private day trip to the famed water town- Suzhou and Zhujiajiao. Experience 2500 years old Suzhou from ancient UNSECO gardens, Grand Canal and No.1 ancient street, Silk industry etc. Explore 1700 years old Zhujiajiao Water Town, known as the “Little Oriental Venice”, visit the local traditional water market, stone bridges and have a great understanding of local culture, custom from your expert guide. Private door to door transfers are include in the tour.

If you are an art lover and have great interests in Chinese antiques, this private day trip fits you well. Discovery the architecture beauty of Nanxun Water Village, a famous historic and cultural town located in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province. Moreover, visit Six Arts Museum in Lili Ancient Water Village, the most astonishing Ancient Folk Arts Museum in China, where you will find the remarkable stone carvings, awesome rustic antique artworks. In addition, a tasty local lunch and relaxing boat ride are all inclusive.

Save time without compromising on experience on this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and key Shanghai highlights. First, explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and savor a local lunch. Then, spend the afternoon discovering Shanghai: the 16th-century Yu Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower. Upgrade to include a Shanghai dinner.

Shanghai may be large, but even this massive metropolis has its green patches. Spend part of the day picking fresh fruit in Zhaotun Village, known as the "hometown of the strawberry," on this private 6-hour tour from Shanghai, and then tour the famous Zhujiajiao Water Village. This tour also includes an organic lunch at a farmer's home and can be customized to suit your interests. In addition, boat ride and local lunch at a local farmer’s home are also inclusive.

Head to the town of Zhaojialou just outside Shanghai’s city center and explore a real Chinese water village on this half-day private tour. Discover the origins of Shanghai agriculture and learn about the history and culture of this ancient town. Sit down to a delicious lunch or early dinner and take a relaxing boat ride along the canals to get a different perspective of the town.

See some of the beauty Zhujiajiao has to offer with this 8-hour tour of the water town, and then end your night watching an acrobat show in Shanghai. Wander along the canal in Zhujiajiao, and take in beautiful views of the garden homes and scenery before going on a boat ride. Then see acrobats perform dances and martial arts moves in this fun show.

The ancient water towns around the Yangtze Delta are simply magical—but seeing more than one in a day is hard on public transport. This tour, with a private guide and driver, whisks you direct from your hotel to 1,300-year-old Wuzhen for lunch and an afternoon exploring its canals and bridges on boat and foot. Reach scenic Xitang for sunset, a riverside dinner, and a stroll through the illuminated streets.

Explore beautiful Suzhou and the famous water village Tongli in this private day trip from Shanghai. Accompanied by your profession private guide, and visit the top attractions based on your interests in Suzhou such as Humble Administrator's Garden, historical Pingjiang Road and etc.. In addition, visit Tuisi Garden (Retreat & Reflection Garden) and enjoy a relaxing boat ride in Tongli water village.

Depart from Shanghai city in the afternoon to discover 2 beautiful water villages of Xitang (in Zhejiang province) and Liantang (Qingpu district). Enjoy the sightseeing of both attractions from day to night. Appropriate the tranquility in Liantang during the day, and relish the sunset and moonlight in Xitang. A tasty local dinner and boat ride are all inclusive.  

Say goodbye to language hassles and hello to two of southern China’s most beautiful ancient water towns on this door-to-door private full-day trip from Shanghai. Spend the day in 1,300-year-old Wuzhen: stroll cobbled paths and ancient bridges, enjoy a leisurely cruise, and feast on a local lunch. Then transfer to historic Xitang for a spectacular sunset, a riverside dinner, and a walk through timeless streets by moonlight.

Zhujiajiao water town is more than just a scenic place. Various kinds of tasty local food are cooked here everyday from extremely fresh vegetables, hairy crab, shrimps, handmade noodles, dumplings to all kinds of rice wine. Follow your personal gourmet guide's step, to taste the local delicacies and also to learn the food culture behind during this half day tour. In addition, enjoy a gondola ride to see the view of Zhujiajiao from the water. Opportunity to upgrade your tour with either foot or body massage at time of booking.

One of China’s favorite water towns, Fengjing lies just an hour’s drive from downtown Shanghai. Choose whether to enjoy it as a day trip or a layover tour. Your private guide will escort you every step of the way: on a boat trip, as you stroll through scenic lanes, and, of course, for lunch at a riverside restaurant. If time permits, shop for folk art at a farmers’ gallery.